MEDICINE LAKE 7-8
Medicine Lake 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Medicine Lake K-12 Schools school district, located in Medicine Lake, MT with about 23 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Medicine Lake 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Medicine Lake 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the rural community of Medicine Lake, Montana. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school operates as part of the Medicine Lake Public School District. Due to its location in a sparsely populated region, the school maintains a tight-knit educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized instruction and stronger relationships between students and faculty.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a focal point for the town of Medicine Lake. While it provides a standard core curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, it also emphasizes the values of a close-knit, rural educational setting. Families interested in specific course offerings, athletic opportunities, or the school’s current academic calendar can find additional information on their official website at [http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us](http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us).
For more information, contact Medicine Lake 7-8 at (406) 789-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
MEDICINE LAKE 7-8 is a public Title I school in Medicine Lake, MT with about 23 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
- Total Students:
- 23
- Teachers:
- 2.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 23 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEDICINE LAKE 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 21.7%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.